Squiz Kids

 Junior Book —Click - graphic novel written and illustrated by Kayla Miller

 Middle Grades Book —FACTopia: Follow the trail of 400 facts by Kate Hale and illustrated by Andy Smith

Charlotte's favourite books: 

Gangsta Granny by David Walliams

Exit Through the Gift Shop by Maryam Master

Charlotte's Crew Review:

My Place (For Young Readers) by Sally Morgan

Books Christie mentioned: 

The BFG, by Roald Dahl

Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Fun. Free. Fresh. 

LINKS

Today’s Quick Links: 

“High probability” lander crashed on the moon”: https://japantoday.com/category/tech/Tokyo-company-loses-contact-with-moon-lander-in-likely-crash

Marmalade fit for a king: https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/fit-for-a-king-meet-the-australian-marmalade-maker-with-a-right-royal-honour-20230425-p5d324.html

FIFA no more?: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65244351

Paper plane designed by Boeing engineers wins world distance record: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/04/14/world/paper-airplane-boeing-engineers-world-record-scn/index.html

Dig Deeper:

Watch Japan’s iSpace attempt moon landing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4Zp1OjP93U

Science project - Build and test paper planes: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/Aero_p046/aerodynamics-hydrodynamics/how-far-will-paper-planes-fly

Each week, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.

LINKS:

Shibuya crossing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH29fAOE1kw

Kyoshoku, or school lunch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL5mKE4e4uU

Sumo Wrestling 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj_QyxPZE8M

Chanko Nabe: https://www.japanesecooking101.com/chanko-nabe-recipe/

Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Fun. Free. Fresh. 

LINKS

Today’s Quick Links: 

ANZAC Day Shortcut: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/anzac-day/

Seagull screeching contest 2019 - Video: https://youtu.be/Padc5OIPh4k

Aurora australis over Tassie: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-24/strong-naked-eye-aurora-lights-up-tasmanian-skies/102258806

Kids + Media Survey Results: https://www.squizkids.com.au/aussie-kids-media-results/

Classroom Companion:

Teachers! Want to access free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources tied to the daily podcast? Sign up to be a Squiz Kids Classroom and download the Classroom Companion each day. Made by teachers for teachers, differentiated to suit all primary school ability levels. And did we mention it’s free?

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds

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We've heard SO much about ChatGPT lately. High schools and universities are really worried that students will start using it to cheat on their assignments. But before we get into that, let us take you through WHAT exactly ChatGPT is, HOW it works, and then move on to WHY people are worried about it.

A fun kids vs adults quiz to test your knowledge of kids' movies

Each week, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.

LINKS:

The Casa Rosada, or Pink House: https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/en/atractivo/casa-rosada

Pato, known in English as "horseball": https://video.link/w/W6rsd

Steak with chimichurri sauce: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/steak-chimichurri-sauce

Black bean chimichurri salad: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/black-bean-chimichurri-salad

Your Shortcut to... Anzac Day

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to ANZAC Day—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

LINKS:

A Camera on Gallipoli: https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/cameraongallipoli

Understanding Gallipoli: https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/understanding-gallipoli

ANZAC Diversity: https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/anzac-diversity

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test your knowledge of all things Aussie animal.

Each week, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.

LINKS

Royal Ploughing Ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frqy_MClMDY

Map of Thailand: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand#/media/File:Thailand_(orthographic_projection).svg

Thai Consonant Alphabet Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRqdAiPg618&t=0s

Time for (Monkey) School: https://www.firstschoolformonkeys.com/multimedia-and-external-links/

Traditional Muay Thai-National Geographic video: https://video.link/w/77Mpd

Pad Thai recipe: https://www.recipetineats.com/chicken-pad-thai/